Recycling Operative

Pertemps; Kenilworth; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a supportive team as a Recycling Operative and make a real difference in your community. You'll assist residents with waste disposal, promote recycling, and maintain a clean and safe site. This role offers the chance to work outdoors and engage with the public, making it a fulfilling opportunity. As part of a leading recruitment agency, you will be valued and supported in your role. If you are a friendly, hardworking individual with a passion for the environment, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Comfortable working outdoors and performing physical tasks.
• Available to work the specified dates.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the public with recycling and disposal.
• Keeping the site tidy and ensuring safe operations.
• Operating plant machinery (training provided).

Skills

Friendly attitude

Team player

Initiative

Physical fitness

Tools

Plant machinery

Job description

Job Title: Recycling Operative

Location: Cherry Orchard, Kenilworth

Dates & Times:

1. Saturday, 19/04 - 08.00 - 18.00
2. Sunday, 20/04 - 08.00 - 18.00

Pay:

£12.45ph Mon-Sat -£24.90ph Sun

Company:

Warwickshire County Council

Start Date:

19th April 2025

What does the role involve?

This is an opportunity to join a supportive team and make a real difference. As a Recycling Operative, you'll help residents dispose of waste responsibly, promote recycling and reuse, and keep the site clean, safe, and efficient.

Main responsibilities:

• Assisting the public with recycling and disposal
• Promoting reuse through onsite shops where available
• Performing manual handling tasks outdoors, in all weather
• Keeping the site tidy and ensuring safe operations
• Operating plant machinery (training provided)
• Managing customer payments at the weighbridge

What are we looking for?

• Friendly, helpful attitude when working with the public
• Comfortable working outdoors and performing physical tasks
• Team player with initiative and a strong work ethic
• Available to work the dates listed above

About us and our client

As a flexible employee of Pertemps Recruitment Partnership Ltd, you will join a company that is one of the largest and most successful independent recruitment agencies in the country. We value mutual trust and respect, aiming to make you feel fulfilled and valued.

Warwickshire County Council is a leading authority with offices across the county. They strive to work according to their values, and you can expect to be part of teams that are:

• High performing
• Collaborative
• Customer focused
• Accountable
• Trustworthy